When you’re a realtor, your laptop needs to do more than just open emails. You’re juggling listings, showings, calls, marketing, contracts, and sometimes all of that from the front seat of your car. So if your laptop can’t keep up, it’s not just annoying — it’s costing you time and deals. Here’s what actually holds up in the real world.
Best Laptop for Realtors Overall
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4, 2025)
This one’s hard to beat. It’s light enough to carry between showings all day and powerful enough to keep every app running without slowdowns. The new M4 chip handles multitasking with zero drama. Battery life easily clears 15 hours, which means you’re not hunting for an outlet at every stop. The screen? Bright, crisp, and great for showing off listing photos or walking a client through a digital presentation.
Since it’s fanless, it runs completely silent. That’s one of those small things you don’t think about — until you’re in a quiet open house and your old laptop starts sounding like a hair dryer. Ports are limited to two USB-C, so you may need a small hub if you’re plugging in more than a charger and a USB drive. But if you’re already in the Apple ecosystem, the way everything syncs between your MacBook, iPhone, and iPad makes life way easier.
Best Windows Laptop for Realtors
This one’s made for agents who live in Google Chrome and need everything open at once. The new Intel Ultra chips are fast — faster than most realtors will ever push them. You’re flipping between the MLS, Canva, Zoom, and your CRM, and it just keeps up without breaking a sweat.
The 14-inch OLED screen makes listings and walkthrough videos look sharp and vivid. Battery life is great too — you’re getting around 12 to 13 hours depending on your usage. It has enough ports to keep you flexible, and the build quality is top-tier. If you’re not using a Mac and want a polished, powerful Windows machine that still fits in a slim bag, this is it.
Best Laptop for Realtors Who Type a Lot
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
This one’s made for the agents writing offers and emails from sunrise to midnight. The keyboard is second to none. If you’ve ever used a ThinkPad before, you know what I mean. And this generation finally brings it up to date with Intel’s Ultra 7 chip and a lighter chassis.
It’s built solid, but doesn’t feel bulky. You’ve got enough RAM and power to handle all the day-to-day work, and the display is clean and bright — even if you’re outside or near windows. Battery life is around 13 hours, depending on how much you’re pushing it. If your workdays are long and your typing workload is heavy, this one just works.
Best Touchscreen Laptop for Realtors
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch and 15-inch)
If you like to use your hands, this one makes it easy. It’s light, the screen’s responsive, and you can write or draw on it with the Surface Pen. I know a few agents who use it to take notes during walk-throughs or to draw quick sketches for clients.
The 7th generation model runs on Qualcomm’s latest ARM chip, and for real estate workflows — emails, Chrome, calendar, video calls — it’s more than fast enough. The touch display looks great in person, and the new version has better webcam support for video calls that actually look good. Just make sure the programs you rely on run well on ARM before jumping in, especially if you use industry-specific tools.
Best Laptop for Marketing and Content Creation
HP ZBook Fury 17.3 (Intel Ultra + NVIDIA RTX)
This is the laptop for realtors who do everything themselves — video tours, photo editing, social media, and print marketing. The 17.3-inch display gives you a ton of room to work with, which is rare in something that’s still technically portable.
Inside, it’s all high-end. Intel’s latest Ultra CPU plus dedicated graphics means you can cut video, batch-edit listing photos, or even run 3D software without any real slowdown. RAM and storage options are massive. This isn’t the lightest laptop out there, but if your business leans creative and you need the power to back it up, this is the one that won’t hold you back.
Final Thoughts: Which Laptop Should You Get?
Think about how your day really plays out. If you’re spending hours in email, maps, and your MLS, go light, fast, and portable with the MacBook Air or Dell XPS. If you’re the content creator in your brokerage, the ZBook’s power will make your life easier. And if you’re always typing up contracts and offers, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon is built for exactly that.
There’s no perfect laptop for every realtor — but these are the ones that actually perform when deals are on the line.